Question 7 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” "That is a very good job, Mrs. Henderson. You should be proud. You can put your dress back on, Marguerite." "No ma'am. Pride is a sin. And 'cording to the Good Book, it goeth before a fall." "That's right. So the Bible says. It's a good thing to keep in mind." What is the best analysis of this passage?
Answer
A
It persuades the reader because it makes Momma’s argument against pride clear.
B
It teaches the reader because it shows one of the codes of conduct Momma lives by.
C
It entertains the reader because it contrasts what Momma says with what she does.
D
It informs the reader because it describes the importance of the Bible in Momma’s life.